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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.57, 1,318.08 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.57, 1,318.08 and 262.27 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.57 : 1,318.08 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.57/1,318.08 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.57x = 1,318.08 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.57x = 345,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,696.34/878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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